MONROE - Monroe Clinic's flu clinics have been announced for anyone 6 months of age and older.
The high-dose influenza vaccine, Fluzone High-Dose, designed specifically for people 65 years and older, is available.
Monroe Clinic will also offer a Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccination at flu clinics. PPSV is a vaccine used to prevent pneumonia, pneumococcus and septicemia. It is recommended for adults 65 years of age or older; adults with chronic health problems; smokers; and children older than 2 years with serious health conditions. Patients should ask a healthcare provider if they qualify for PPSV.
If paying by cash or check, the cost for the regular flu shot is $32, intranasal costs $38, high dose costs $44 and $80 for pneumonia vaccine. Vaccinations may also be covered by insurance with the presentation of a Medicare, medical assistance or insurance card. Individuals are encouraged to wear short sleeves or a shirt with sleeves that can roll up to the shoulder to improve the administration of the flu shot.
Monroe Clinic flu clinics are offered at:
• Adult Medicine South at Monroe Clinic, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe, from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 9, Oct. 14, Oct. 20, Oct. 23, Oct. 24, Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 7 and Nov. 11. Appointments are appreciated but walk-ins are welcome. Call 608-324-2204.
• Family Practice at Monroe Clinic, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Nov. 7 and Nov. 14; 8 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 11 and Nov. 22; 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 24, Nov. 5 and Nov. 12; and 1 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Nov. 5 and Nov. 12. Appointments are appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Call 608-324-2600.
• Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine in Monroe Clinic, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe, from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 29, Nov. 5, Nov. 12 and Nov. 19, and from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 8, Nov. 15 and Nov. 22. The clinic is for ages 6 months through 18 years. Call 608-324-2337 to schedule an appointment.
• Monroe Clinic-Albany, 700 Carolan Dr., Albany, from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 7 and Oct. 8. Call 608-862-1616 to schedule an appointment.
• Monroe Clinic-Blanchardville, 309 S. Main St., Blanchardville, from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 9. Call 608-523-4261 to schedule an appointment.
• Monroe Clinic-Brodhead, 1904 First Center Ave., Brodhead, from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 18 and Oct. 28; 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 15; and 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 13. Call 608-897-2191 to schedule an appointment.
• Monroe Clinic-Durand, 400 S. Center St., Durand, Ill., from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1 and Oct. 29. Call 815-248-3443 to schedule an appointment.
• Monroe Clinic-Freeport Clinic, 1301 S. Kiwanis Dr., Freeport, from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 30, Oct. 13 and Oct. 23; 1 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 3; and 1 to 6 p.m. Nov. 3. Call 815-235-1406 to schedule an appointment.
• Monroe Clinic-Lena, 214 N. Schuyler St., Lena, from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 4 and 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 17 and Oct. 6. Call 815-369-4541 to schedule an appointment.
• Monroe Clinic-New Glarus, 1800 Second St., New Glarus, from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 18 and Oct. 6. Call 608-527-5296 to schedule an appointment.
For complete vaccine guidelines and recommendations, visit www.cdc.gov/flu.
The high-dose influenza vaccine, Fluzone High-Dose, designed specifically for people 65 years and older, is available.
Monroe Clinic will also offer a Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccination at flu clinics. PPSV is a vaccine used to prevent pneumonia, pneumococcus and septicemia. It is recommended for adults 65 years of age or older; adults with chronic health problems; smokers; and children older than 2 years with serious health conditions. Patients should ask a healthcare provider if they qualify for PPSV.
If paying by cash or check, the cost for the regular flu shot is $32, intranasal costs $38, high dose costs $44 and $80 for pneumonia vaccine. Vaccinations may also be covered by insurance with the presentation of a Medicare, medical assistance or insurance card. Individuals are encouraged to wear short sleeves or a shirt with sleeves that can roll up to the shoulder to improve the administration of the flu shot.
Monroe Clinic flu clinics are offered at:
• Adult Medicine South at Monroe Clinic, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe, from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Oct. 9, Oct. 14, Oct. 20, Oct. 23, Oct. 24, Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 7 and Nov. 11. Appointments are appreciated but walk-ins are welcome. Call 608-324-2204.
• Family Practice at Monroe Clinic, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Nov. 7 and Nov. 14; 8 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 11 and Nov. 22; 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 24, Nov. 5 and Nov. 12; and 1 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Nov. 5 and Nov. 12. Appointments are appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Call 608-324-2600.
• Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine in Monroe Clinic, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe, from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 22, Oct. 29, Nov. 5, Nov. 12 and Nov. 19, and from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 8, Nov. 15 and Nov. 22. The clinic is for ages 6 months through 18 years. Call 608-324-2337 to schedule an appointment.
• Monroe Clinic-Albany, 700 Carolan Dr., Albany, from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 7 and Oct. 8. Call 608-862-1616 to schedule an appointment.
• Monroe Clinic-Blanchardville, 309 S. Main St., Blanchardville, from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 9. Call 608-523-4261 to schedule an appointment.
• Monroe Clinic-Brodhead, 1904 First Center Ave., Brodhead, from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 18 and Oct. 28; 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 15; and 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 13. Call 608-897-2191 to schedule an appointment.
• Monroe Clinic-Durand, 400 S. Center St., Durand, Ill., from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1 and Oct. 29. Call 815-248-3443 to schedule an appointment.
• Monroe Clinic-Freeport Clinic, 1301 S. Kiwanis Dr., Freeport, from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 30, Oct. 13 and Oct. 23; 1 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 3; and 1 to 6 p.m. Nov. 3. Call 815-235-1406 to schedule an appointment.
• Monroe Clinic-Lena, 214 N. Schuyler St., Lena, from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 4 and 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 17 and Oct. 6. Call 815-369-4541 to schedule an appointment.
• Monroe Clinic-New Glarus, 1800 Second St., New Glarus, from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 18 and Oct. 6. Call 608-527-5296 to schedule an appointment.
For complete vaccine guidelines and recommendations, visit www.cdc.gov/flu.
